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Chevy1TonFun · 05-23-2010, 11:18 PM

After a year of searching and waiting, I finally found a front Dana 60 when I could afford one. I picked this up today for $800. I have a huge list of parts that will probably take me a year to acquire.

The Parts List:
Machine the DRW hubs to SRW
Warn Premium Hubs #62672
Ballistic Fab D60 high steer kit (open to suggestions)
4.56 Gears
ABR or Spool
Powder Coated
Chrome Diff Cover
Cross Drill/Slotted Rotors
Master Overhaul Kit

Sub-versive · 05-23-2010, 11:23 PM

Nice!

If you plan on driving it on the street, go with the ARB.
From what I have heard, Ballistic makes a good and inexpensive(compared to others) cross-over/high steer unit.

onlyifihadachevy · 05-23-2010, 11:33 PM

Nice, and you ever get the cooling issue worked out?

Burt4x4 · 05-24-2010, 10:05 AM

I would make sure the steering arms you buy eliminate the KinPin Spring. That pesky spring alows for "death wobble" to happen. Not everyone gets death wobble but with the spring eliminated you won't have to worry about it.
Congrats!

Chevy1TonFun · 05-24-2010, 03:28 PM

Thanks Burt. Good to know. The ballistic fab arms do eliminate the spring.

Chevy1TonFun · 05-24-2010, 10:34 PM

Today I tore down both knuckles. The kingpins look bad to me. Let me know what you think.

BLAZERMAN · 05-24-2010, 11:25 PM

They look scored to me...what did the poly bushings look like?

whiskeydented · 05-25-2010, 12:09 AM

800 bucks for a drw dana 60. wow!

Chevy1TonFun · 05-25-2010, 09:37 PM

Nother SCORE!!! Picked up slightly used SRW Hubs, used knuckles, new kingpins, new dual calipers set, and other misc. items for the dana 60 for... only $160. Gotta love craigslist. Its funny cause i know the guy through another wheeling buddy of mine. He also has a set of brand new in the box warn premium hubs that he is including in the deal once he finds them. Now I just need gears and a locker, anyone?

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-25-2010, 10:40 PM

Nice score!

Chevy1TonFun · 05-26-2010, 12:15 AM

Is older chevy and ford bolt patterns the same?

**71blksuper4x4** · 05-26-2010, 12:38 AM

Make sure the d60 sw hubs are for lockout hubs. I hear they are different. Something to do with a guide in them or something I think. Trevor

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-26-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridin' High

Is older chevy and ford bolt patterns the same?

Yes they are, but I believe the ford hub center is larger. But shouldn't matter a lot.

Chevy1TonFun · 05-26-2010, 10:34 PM

Ok did some more research and found out that the parts are bought were Ford. Now I have two options. One, use the parts I bought and find ford outer shafts. Two, keep searching for chevy hubs. The only reason I might use the ford parts is I have a dual piston caliper for better braking power and I might have all the parts needed. Still waiting to her back from my buddy to see if he has ford axles laying around. Need some input...what do you think.

**71blksuper4x4** · 05-26-2010, 10:40 PM

I'd keep searching for GM stuff. Ford stuff would make you change transfer cases I believe. I think all of the ford stuff was driver drop. Trevor

Chevy1TonFun · 05-27-2010, 06:24 PM

Only the knuckles out are ford. The housing and stuff are Chevy

ghettoluxury · 05-27-2010, 10:53 PM

The ford stuff will work fine just get a set of shafts. then you can sell the chevy knuckles for a little more $ because they are the ones all the crawlers want.

Jason M · 05-28-2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridin' High

Only the knuckles out are ford. The housing and stuff are Chevy

You can machine a 5/8" thick spacer that fits the the spindle, that will let you run a Ford hub and a Chevy spindle. Brake caliper brackets may not fit, when I did it I used Chevy 1/2 ton caliprs with 3/4 ton rotors.
I never bothered to check so maybe the OEM brake brakets can be used.

Or machine the DRW hubs to SRW, I that to but i did most of the hard work before they went to the machine shop. I plasma cut the major parts off then I ground most of the high spots down. That way I would be charged less to have them skim cut them on the lathe to 4 5/8".

I dont have them back from the machine shop but heres a fuzzy pic of what they looked like prior to going there. I will plamsa cut some plates that will fit over the hub body and then gets welded to the ears. That will be plenty for what I want to do.

Jason.

Chevy1TonFun · 05-28-2010, 08:40 PM

The only reason I didn't machine my DRW hubs down is because they are in excellent condition. I was told to try and sell them. Originally that is what I planned on doing.

**68SWB4x4** · 05-29-2010, 05:36 PM

You can get brand new SRW hubs from www.gmpartsdirect.com for real cheap. I can find the part # if you want

Chevy1TonFun · 05-29-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68SWB4x4

You can get brand new SRW hubs from www.gmpartsdirect.com for real cheap. I can find the part # if you want

Thats where I ordered them from.

So here is what I accomplished today....

Finished cleaning and painting everything today. I am awaiting my hubs via us mail. I still need to order my hi-steer arms and locking hubs.

Chevy1TonFun · 06-07-2010, 11:14 PM

I ordered Ballistic steering arms and the new hubs and rotor assemblies are on there way.

milled · 06-08-2010, 10:01 AM

looks good! that sucker is burley!

andyh1956 · 06-09-2010, 01:20 AM

wow! is that the going price for a chevy 60 out there? i bought TWO whole m1008 chevys for that, and they already had 4.56 gears. drove one of them home.

Chevy1TonFun · 06-09-2010, 11:58 PM

yeah, well things are twice as expensive on the west coast. I can find Dana 60s all day long for $500 or less on the east coast.

05-23-2010, 11:18 PM	#1
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Dana 60 Front Build After a year of searching and waiting, I finally found a front Dana 60 when I could afford one. I picked this up today for $800. I have a huge list of parts that will probably take me a year to acquire. The Parts List: Machine the DRW hubs to SRW Warn Premium Hubs #62672 Ballistic Fab D60 high steer kit (open to suggestions) 4.56 Gears ABR or Spool Powder Coated Chrome Diff Cover Cross Drill/Slotted Rotors Master Overhaul Kit __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

05-23-2010, 11:33 PM	#3
onlyifihadachevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: seaside,ca Posts: 778	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Nice, and you ever get the cooling issue worked out? __________________ 72 gmc 2500 2wd drive convert My 72 thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346712 THe other truck, wheeler 69 1/2 4x4, yellow and rusty. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350300

05-24-2010, 10:05 AM	#4
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Dana 60 Front Build I would make sure the steering arms you buy eliminate the KinPin Spring. That pesky spring alows for "death wobble" to happen. Not everyone gets death wobble but with the spring eliminated you won't have to worry about it. Congrats! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

05-24-2010, 03:28 PM	#5
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Thanks Burt. Good to know. The ballistic fab arms do eliminate the spring. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

05-24-2010, 11:25 PM	#7
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: Dana 60 Front Build They look scored to me...what did the poly bushings look like? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C Last edited by BLAZERMAN; 05-24-2010 at 11:27 PM.

05-24-2010, 10:34 PM	#6
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Today I tore down both knuckles. The kingpins look bad to me. Let me know what you think. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

05-25-2010, 12:09 AM	#8
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: Dana 60 Front Build 800 bucks for a drw dana 60. wow!

05-25-2010, 09:37 PM	#9
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Nother SCORE!!! Picked up slightly used SRW Hubs, used knuckles, new kingpins, new dual calipers set, and other misc. items for the dana 60 for... only $160. Gotta love craigslist. Its funny cause i know the guy through another wheeling buddy of mine. He also has a set of brand new in the box warn premium hubs that he is including in the deal once he finds them. Now I just need gears and a locker, anyone? __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

05-25-2010, 10:40 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,133	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Nice score! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-26-2010, 12:15 AM	#11
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Is older chevy and ford bolt patterns the same? __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

05-26-2010, 12:38 AM	#12
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Make sure the d60 sw hubs are for lockout hubs. I hear they are different. Something to do with a guide in them or something I think. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

05-26-2010, 10:34 PM	#14
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Ok did some more research and found out that the parts are bought were Ford. Now I have two options. One, use the parts I bought and find ford outer shafts. Two, keep searching for chevy hubs. The only reason I might use the ford parts is I have a dual piston caliper for better braking power and I might have all the parts needed. Still waiting to her back from my buddy to see if he has ford axles laying around. Need some input...what do you think. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

05-26-2010, 10:40 PM	#15
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: Dana 60 Front Build I'd keep searching for GM stuff. Ford stuff would make you change transfer cases I believe. I think all of the ford stuff was driver drop. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

05-27-2010, 06:24 PM	#16
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Only the knuckles out are ford. The housing and stuff are Chevy __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

05-27-2010, 10:53 PM	#17
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Dana 60 Front Build The ford stuff will work fine just get a set of shafts. then you can sell the chevy knuckles for a little more $ because they are the ones all the crawlers want. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71



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05-28-2010, 08:40 PM	#19
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build The only reason I didn't machine my DRW hubs down is because they are in excellent condition. I was told to try and sell them. Originally that is what I planned on doing. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

05-29-2010, 05:36 PM	#20
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	Re: Dana 60 Front Build You can get brand new SRW hubs from www.gmpartsdirect.com for real cheap. I can find the part # if you want __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-07-2010, 11:14 PM	#22
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build I ordered Ballistic steering arms and the new hubs and rotor assemblies are on there way. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

06-08-2010, 10:01 AM	#23
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06-09-2010, 01:20 AM	#24
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Dana 60 Front Build wow! is that the going price for a chevy 60 out there? i bought TWO whole m1008 chevys for that, and they already had 4.56 gears. drove one of them home.

06-09-2010, 11:58 PM	#25
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build yeah, well things are twice as expensive on the west coast. I can find Dana 60s all day long for $500 or less on the east coast. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

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